A massive acquisition, the possible end of the Broker Protocol and other issues will shape the industry in 2018.

At least 274 advisors with $11.5 billion in client assets have left the fold since the acquisition.

There are savvy ways to position a firm for a future sale, experts at Schwab Impact told advisors, beyond focusing on revenue or AUM.

If an acquisitive advisory firm doesn’t perform due diligence on the seller’s fee structure, headaches are guaranteed, Michael Kitces writes.

The practice’s managing director blamed the No. 1 IBD in part for its move to Securities America.

Advisor Group BDs have poached at least four NPH practices after LPL acquired the network’s assets.

CEO Dan Arnold listed three reasons why the firm thinks its rivals peeled off some advisors.

The fourth largest IBD added a super OSJ with $650 million in AUM.

Independent Financial’s haul includes a new affiliated RIA launched by five of the practices.

Woodbury Financial has peeled off more than 80 advisors in the wake of LPL’s giant acquisition.

Trump's pick might have to manage a recession, given that the current expansion would become the longest ever in the next four years.

New firm registrations have soared by 75% over the past five years, according to Schwab.

Ziegler is the latest in a line of purchases by Stifel and other regional broker-dealers.

The Chicago-based RIA focuses on Midwest to expand its footprint.

CEO Dan Arnold said the acquisition of NPH’s assets will serve as a model for the future.

The practice opted for USA Financial after Jackson National sold National Planning's assets.

Advisory firms need private equity capital, but problematic strings may be attached.

CEO Jim Cracchiolo reported record client assets and a sharpened focus under the fiduciary rule.

Speculation about the RIA's future is quelled with a $100 million investment from Thomas H. Lee Partners.

The sale of an asset management firm gives Mariner a capital source to buy RIAs. Lots of them.